“There you have it!” shouted chancellor Hammond, as May noted it was a “clear message from the SNP”.

Returning to script, she continued: “If the answer is yes, and I believe that is the answer of the majority of this House, then we all have to ask ourselves whether we are prepared to make a compromise.

“Because there will be no enduring and successful Brexit without some compromise on both sides of the debate.”

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